A formidable Mid-Atlantic Conference features clubs in Virginia and North Carolina, with many of the top East Coast clubs set to compete in the upcoming season.

The conference runs predominately from September through January, as teams in both states feature high school soccer in the spring.

There is ample talent, from both the individual and collective perspective. Talent dots U.S. youth setups from squads, and several top Division I programs have already recruited players from these teams.

Here’s a brief overview of some of the teams to watch and players to know in the ECNL Girls Mid-Atlantic Conference.